LOS ANGELES THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1313

East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, opens its 48th Anniversary Season, themed Making Light, with "Steel Magnolias," by Robert Harling.

Just in from the Grove Theatre is a plea for funds as the theatre is in dire financial straights.

The new Avery Schreiber Playhouse will present the return to LA of the smash hit original comedy "Doubting Thomason," in seven performances August 2nd -31st at 4934 Lankershim Boulevard, Noho CA 91601.

The Los Angeles Times writes that Hollywood's Pantages Theatre, home to Broadway touring shows such as THE BOOK OF MORMON, SISTER ACT, the upcoming WIZARD OF OZ and more, is looking to sell naming rights to bring in extra funds.

Center Theatre Group has announced the launch of a new Facebook app that gives friends a new way to connect by organizing trips to the theatre with Facebook friends and allowing each friend to purchase their own tickets.

PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS, written by Michael Lluberes and directed by Michael Matthews, has extended through August 18th at The Blank Theatre.

Broadway In The Park and Gensler present The Wizard Of Oz at this year's summer theatre festival, August 8, 9, 10 and 11 at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field.

The Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's hysterical Pulitzer- and Tony-celebrated comedy IN THE NEXT ROOM or THE VIBRATOR PLAY directed by August Viverito opens TheProdCo's 7th Season on August 24 at the Secret Rose Thetre, 11246 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood.

It's the jacket from the 'King of Cool' that continues to define men's fashion to this day.

Rogue Artists Ensemble has been performing its FREE summer family show HYPERBOLE: bard around the city over the last few weeks, offering performances at Carlson Park in Culver City, the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, and Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage.

Los Angeles's most exciting live, music performance space Rockwell: Table & Stage will add to its' stellar lineup, Tracie Thoms tonight and tomorrow, July 28 & 29.

The world-famous Hollywood Bowl's annual concert presentation of a Broadway musical is CHICAGO this year, directed by actress Brook Shields and features an all-star cast that includes Samantha Barks, Ashlee Simpson, Stephen Moyer, and Lucy Lawless.

On Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27 Andy DiMino brought his spot-on tribute to Dean Martin to the Encore Dinner Theatre and Club in Tustin, accompanied by a heavenly 12-piece orchestra.

Last night Kay Sedia, Frieda Laye, and Chita Parol with the entire cast, past cast members and the audience celebrated their 10th year on the Los Angeles stage.

Theatre 40 revives TANGLIN' HEARTS on the 20th anniversary of its original production.

Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity in FRANK FERRANTE - AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO tonight, July 27 at 8 p.

BERNHARDT ON BROADWAY: THE MUSICAL, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Carol Dunitz and performed by Carol Dunitz, will be presented by Carol Dunitz, The Last Word LLC, and the Chromolume Theatre, today and tomorrow, July 27 and 28, 2013.

Playhouse Technical Director, Sean F.

Los Angeles and Salvador, Bahia intersect with an evening of jubilant Afro-Brazilian dance, live percussion and lilting vocals under the stars at the Ford.

Chalk Repertory Theatre continues their Fifth Anniversary Season by heading to the grounds of UCLA's historic William Andrews Clark Memorial Library to present Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde from today, July 27-August 18, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 6:00pm.

CCPA presents the Tennesse Williams classic 'A Streetcar Named Desire', directed by Steve Julian and running August 9th - 30th.

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With a focus on producing highly regarded, award winning works that leave audiences asking questions and discussing big ideas, Ophelia's Jump Productions presents Bruce Norris' hilarious and insightful award- winning play CLYBOURNE PARK.

Sutton Foster attended Sister Act at the Hollywood Pantages the evening of Wednesday, July 24.